Chief Contracts & Administrative Officer

Technology-Service-Corporation; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Job summary

Falcata, headquartered in Arlington, VA, seeks a hands-on Chief Administrative Officer to lead Contracts, Facilities, and enterprise services in a growth-focused, acquisition-driven environment. The CAO will shape policy, governance, and performance metrics while partnering with Finance, Legal, IT, and Security to drive scalability and effective risk management.

The role requires executive leadership across contracts lifecycle, subcontracts, and enterprise operations, with strong experience in

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Contracts/Administration/Operations or GovCon functions.
• 5+ years in a senior executive role such as CAO, SVP/VP Contracts, or similar.
• Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for the Contracts and Subcontracts function and establish a scalable operating model.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle from pre-award support to closeout and records.
• Establish policies, delegations of authority, templates, metrics, and escalation protocols.
• Coordinate with Growth, Finance, Operations, Legal, and other leaders on risk, pricing, and obligations.
• Provide visibility into material contractual risks, disputes, and performance to the executive team.
• Lead administrative operations including Facilities, Physical Security, and Records Management.

Skills

Contract governance

GovCon compliance

Executive leadership

M&A integration

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in Business or Contracts

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Contract management systems

Job description

Falcata, headquartered in Arlington, VA, seeks a hands-on Chief Administrative Officer to lead Contracts, Facilities, and enterprise services in a growth-focused, acquisition-driven environment. The CAO will shape policy, governance, and performance metrics while partnering with Finance, Legal, IT, and Security to drive scalability and effective risk management.

The role requires executive leadership across contracts lifecycle, subcontracts, and enterprise operations, with strong experience in